US Regulatory Roundup – September 2022: Philips Troubles, Software And User Fees
Executive Summary
The ten most popular stories about US regulatory issues published by Medtech Insight last month were a mixed bag, with a Philips recall taking the top spot and stories about AI, user fees, and more adding to the list.
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